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MadgeTech MadgeTech 4 Operating Manual

Software Manual
MadgeTech 4 Data Logger Software
Introduction 7
About MadgeTech, Inc. ........................................................................................................................................................... 7
Software Overview 8
Getting Started ......................................................................................................................................................................8
System Requirements ..................................................................................................................................................................................................8
Soware Installation: Installing the MadgeTech 4 Standard Soware .................................................................................................................8
Shut Down: File Menu ............................................................................................................................................................................................11
Shut Down: X Button .............................................................................................................................................................................................11
Shut Down: Keyboard Shortcut .............................................................................................................................................................................11
Soware Menus and Navigation ........................................................................................................................................... 12
The Options Menu ..................................................................................................................................................................................................13
File Database ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................16
Channels Panel .......................................................................................................................................................................................................16
Connected Devices .................................................................................................................................................................................................16
Files .........................................................................................................................................................................................................................16
Restoring Default Windows ...................................................................................................................................................................................18
The Help Menu ..................................................................................................................................................................... 18
Working With Devices 19
Connecting and Disconnecting a Device ............................................................................................................................... 19
Start a Device ....................................................................................................................................................................... 20
Immediate Start .....................................................................................................................................................................................................20
Manual and Delay Start .........................................................................................................................................................................................20
Stop a Device ....................................................................................................................................................................... 23
Downloading Data ............................................................................................................................................................... 24
Automatically Display Reports of Data that have just been Downloaded ..........................................................................................................24
Reset a Device ...................................................................................................................................................................... 24
Workows ............................................................................................................................................................................ 25
Adding a Workow .................................................................................................................................................................................................25
Changing a Workow .............................................................................................................................................................................................25
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Disabling a Workow ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 25
Duplicating a Workow ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 25
Manually Running a Workow .............................................................................................................................................................................. 25
Deleting a Workow .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 25
Calibration ........................................................................................................................................................................... 26
Gain and Oset Values .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 26
High and Low Values ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 26
Calibrating a Device .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 27
Soware Alarm Rules ........................................................................................................................................................... 29
Alarm Rules ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 29
Adding an Alarm Rule ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 29
Changing an Alarm Rule ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 29
Enable or Disable an Alarm Rule .......................................................................................................................................................................... 29
Removing an Alarm Rule ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 30
Dismissing an Alarm Rule Notication................................................................................................................................................................. 30
Alarm Acknowledgement ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 30
Stopping Repeated Notications for an Alarm Rule with a No Readings Condition ......................................................................................... 30
Adding a Comment Template for Soware Alarm Rules ..................................................................................................................................... 31
Device Properties ................................................................................................................................................................. 32
General Settings: Properties of a Specic Device .................................................................................................................................................... 32
Checking the Power Status of a Device ................................................................................................................................................................ 32
Changing the Thermocouple Type of a Device .................................................................................................................................................... 33
Add, Change, or Clear the Password of a Device ................................................................................................................................................. 33
Setting the Password of a Device ......................................................................................................................................................................... 33
Changing the Password of a Device ..................................................................................................................................................................... 34
Clearing the Password of a Device ....................................................................................................................................................................... 34
Saving a Device Template ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 34
Channel Settings ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 35
Changing the Channel Name of a Device ............................................................................................................................................................. 35
Device Alarm Rules .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 36
Changing the Device Alarm Rules ........................................................................................................................................................................ 36
Clearing an Active Device Alarm or Alarm Warning on a Device ......................................................................................................................... 36
Trigger Settings ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 37
Change the Trigger Settings of a Device .............................................................................................................................................................. 37
Engineering Units ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 38
Adding an Engineering Unit .................................................................................................................................................................................. 38
Adding an Engineering Unit Using the Engineering Unit Wizard ........................................................................................................................ 38
Changing the Engineering Unit of a Device ......................................................................................................................................................... 39
Removing an Engineering Unit ............................................................................................................................................................................. 42
Display Settings ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 42
Managing Wireless Devices ...................................................................................................................................................43
Claiming a Wireless Device to the Network ............................................................................................................................................................. 43
Removing a Wireless Device ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 43
Changing the Communication Channel of a Wireless Device ................................................................................................................................. 44
Physically Locate a Claimed Wireless Device .......................................................................................................................................................... 44
Managing Data, Folders and Reports 45
Data ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 45
CSV Files ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 45
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Data ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 46
CSV Files ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 46
Folders ................................................................................................................................................................................. 47
Create a New Folder .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 47
Rename a Folder ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 47
Move a Folder ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 47
Delete a Folder .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 47
Managing Reports ................................................................................................................................................................ 48
Creating a New Blank Report ................................................................................................................................................................................... 48
Generating a Report from Another Report ..............................................................................................................................................................48
Opening a Report ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 48
Saving a Report ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 49
Closing a Report ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 49
Changing How a Report Title is Generated .............................................................................................................................................................. 49
Renaming a Report ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 50
Exporting a Report to Microso Excel® ....................................................................................................................................................................50
Printing a Report ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 51
Adding a Dataset to a Report .................................................................................................................................................................................... 51
Organizing Channels ............................................................................................................................................................ 52
Setting the Default Channel Grouping ..................................................................................................................................................................... 52
Math Channels ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 52
Changing a Math Channel in a Report ................................................................................................................................................................. 53
Removing a Math Channel from a Report ............................................................................................................................................................ 53
Changing the Display Unit of a Channel in a Report ............................................................................................................................................... 53
Removing a Channel from a Report ......................................................................................................................................................................... 53
Selecting All Channels of the Same Type in a Report .............................................................................................................................................. 54
Renaming a Channel in a Report .............................................................................................................................................................................. 54
Viewing Device Properties of a Channel in a Report ............................................................................................................................................... 54
Viewing the Properties of a Report .......................................................................................................................................................................... 54
Optional Sterilization Data in Report Properties................................................................................................................................................. 55
Moving a Dataset or Report to another Folder ........................................................................................................................................................ 55
Deleting a Report ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 55
Recovering a Dataset or Report from a Recycle Bin ................................................................................................................................................ 56
Permanently Delete a Dataset or Report from a Recycle Bin ................................................................................................................................. 56
Graph Reports ......................................................................................................................................................................57
Annotations ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 57
Adding an Annotation to a Graph ......................................................................................................................................................................... 57
Adding an Annotation to a Reading in a Graph ................................................................................................................................................... 57
Creating a Timeslice with a Graph ............................................................................................................................................................................ 57
Cooling Flags ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 58
Managing the Cooling Flags of a Graph ............................................................................................................................................................... 58
Setting the Default Cooling Flags ......................................................................................................................................................................... 58
Value Lines ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 59
Time Markers ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 60
Automatically Scroll a Graph during Real Time Recording ..................................................................................................................................... 60
Showing or Hiding the Time Zone on the Horizontal Axis of Graphs...................................................................................................................... 61
Locking the Vertical Scale of a Graph ....................................................................................................................................................................... 61
Setting the Vertical or Horizontal Scale of a Graph ................................................................................................................................................. 61
Moving a Vertical Axis of a Graph.............................................................................................................................................................................. 61
Independently Set the Scale Units of a Graph ......................................................................................................................................................... 62
Setting the Units and Colors Used to Display Readings .......................................................................................................................................... 62
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Clearing Unit Preferences ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 62
Graph Line Preferences and Background Color ...................................................................................................................................................... 62
Changing the Background Color of a Graph ........................................................................................................................................................ 62
Setting the Default Graph Background Color ...................................................................................................................................................... 63
Changing the Color of a Line in a Graph .............................................................................................................................................................. 63
Line Thickness ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 63
Changing the Thickness of a Line in a Graph ....................................................................................................................................................... 63
Setting the Default Line Thickness ...................................................................................................................................................................... 63
Changing the Application Color Scheme ................................................................................................................................................................. 64
Setting the Default Language ................................................................................................................................................................................... 64
Data Table Reports ............................................................................................................................................................... 64
Statistics Reports ................................................................................................................................................................. 65
Adding a Statistic ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 65
Setting Default Statistics ..........................................................................................................................................................................................65
Changing the Properties of a Statistic ..................................................................................................................................................................... 65
Removing a Statistic ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 65
Time to Threshold Statistic ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 66
Sterilization Data .......................................................................................................................................................................................................66
Using MadgeTech Cloud Services 67
Logging into a Cloud Services Account .................................................................................................................................................................... 67
Logging out of a Cloud Services Account ................................................................................................................................................................. 67
Enabling Cloud Monitoring for a Device .................................................................................................................................................................. 67
Disabling Cloud Monitoring for a Device .................................................................................................................................................................. 67
Viewing and Monitoring Cloud Data ........................................................................................................................................................................ 68
Downloading Cloud Data .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 68
Maintenance 69
Soware and Firmware Updates ..........................................................................................................................................69
Updating the MadgeTech Soware ...................................................................................................................................................................... 69
Firmware Upgrade for Data Loggers .................................................................................................................................................................... 70
Firmware Upgrade for Interface Cables and Transceivers .................................................................................................................................. 70
Troubleshooting 71
Why are my Devices not Appearing? .....................................................................................................................................71
Is this Device Supported? ..................................................................................................................................................... 71
Interface Cables ...................................................................................................................................................................72
Check that the Soware Recognizes the Interface Cable ....................................................................................................................................... 72
Check that Windows Recognizes the Interface Cable ............................................................................................................................................. 72
Ensure that the USB end of the Interface Cable is Securely Connected to the Computer .................................................................................... 73
Installing the Interface Cable Drivers ....................................................................................................................................................................... 73
FAQ ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 74
What is the Dierence between a Dataset and a Report? ....................................................................................................................................... 74
How can a Composite Graph be Generated? ........................................................................................................................................................... 74
How are Engineering Units Specied between Soware based and Portable Engineering Units? ...................................................................... 74
A CSV File Failed to Import ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 74
How is a Collection of Reports Saved? ..................................................................................................................................................................... 74
Resetting the Screen Layout ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 74
Retrieving the Version Number of the Soware and Other Components .............................................................................................................. 75
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Error Messages ..................................................................................................................................................................... 75
"Conguration Update Timed Out" ......................................................................................................................................................................... 75
Warranty 76
Terms and Conditions 77
Limited Warranty. ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 77
Limitations................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 78
Soware Licensing Agreement. ................................................................................................................................................................................ 78
Contact Information 80
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Introduction
Compact, accurate and aordable; MadgeTech data loggers can measure and record data at many user-specied intervals. The MadgeTech 4 Data Logging Soware requires no programming skills and enables the user to eortlessly select a reading interval, specify the device’s ID and initiate the start of data collection. For immediate use of a data logger, customers can refer to the specic data logger documentation such as the Product Information Card or Product User Guide that comes standard with any data logger purchase.
In addition, all data can be saved in a format easily read by exporting the data to a Microso Excel® spreadsheet. MadgeTech produces data loggers that are accurate, low-cost, easy-to-use products that integrate easily into the user’s working environment. To better understand a customer’s needs and to accommodate any requests, MadgeTech welcomes and appreciates any feedback.
Thank you for choosing MadgeTech for all of your data logging needs.
About MadgeTech, Inc.
MadgeTech, Inc. is a global company based in New England and founded on old-fashioned principles, customer service, quality and trust. MadgeTech’s President, Norman Carlson, started the company in 1996 and charted the growth of the product lines and services while maintaining those solid core principles.
Our can-do team of engineers and technical sta consistently incorporate new and innovative ideas into our data loggers. In short, we push the envelope, raising the bar in innovation and quality. Our competitors have praised us by adopting many of our ideas as their own. Over time, MadgeTech has become the industry standard in the data logger market.
MadgeTech continuously develops new, cutting-edge products, creating solutions for our customers around the world in industries across the board. Our growing network of distributors has expanded our presence to markets far beyond our home headquarters in New Hampshire; our products are now sold in over 70 countries around the world.
Our employees are committed to quality and customer satisfaction. Behind the full range of MadgeTech’s products and services is the cumulative expertise of experienced engineers, manufacturing and electronic professionals and technicians. Our knowledgeable sales team can oer technical advice to assist in selecting the right product for each application, as well as providing aer-sales support.
MadgeTech is dedicated to providing customers with reliable, aordable products, hassle-free ordering and excellent service, saving customers time and money. It is our goal to earn your trust in meeting your needs and providing innovative solutions. The products and services that bear the MadgeTech name come with quality assurance and the best support in the industry today.
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Software Overview
Software Overview
Each class of logger has a unique device type and identies itself when queried by the host computer. Therefore, only one soware package and manual are required for all MadgeTech data loggers. In certain instances where dierences occur, this manual will answer potential questions and provide clarication.
The MadgeTech 4 Data Logger Soware is designed to streamline the process of downloading data and reviewing it. The soware automatically congures itself specically to each class of logger by reading the device type with the ability to change engineering units (dependent upon specic data logger models), conforming to the needs of its user.
Getting Started
System Requirements
MadgeTech 4 Data Logging Soware requires an IBM or compatible PC with the following:
• PC-compatible Pentium(R)-class system
• Windows XP SP3 or later
• Color SVGA monitor (1024 x 768 resolution)
• 2GB (or more) RAM
• At least 30MB free hard disk space (for installation)
• CD-ROM (for installation media)
• Available 9 pin male serial (COM) port (for serial logger interface cable)
• Available USB port (for USB logger interface cable)
MAKE SURE NO USB INTERFACE’S ARE PLUGGED IN UNTIL THE FULL SOFTWARE INSTALLATION IS COMPLETE
(Note: Although the soware is designed to work with the Windows Operating Systems listed above, MadgeTech
cannot guarantee operation on OS’s no longer supported by Microso Support Life Cycle Policy.)
Software Installation: Installing the MadgeTech 4 Standard Software
MadgeTech 4 Standard Soware can be downloaded from the MadgeTech website or installed from the provided MadgeTech ash drive.
To install the MadgeTech soware from a ash drive:
1. To begin installation, insert the ash drive labeled MadgeTech Data
Logger Soware Version 4.X.X into an available USB port. Aer a few moments an AutoPlay box will open. (shown right)
2. In the AutoPlay box, click Open folder to view les to view the contents of the ash drive.
3. In the case that the AutoPlay is disabled, manually browse to the MadgeTech ash drive by clicking on the Start button or Windows Icon, navigate to Computer and double click the drive, MadgeTech, to see the contents.
Double-click the autorun.exe (application) to launch the MadgeTech 4
Installer Options.
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Autorun.exe le located on the MadgeTech USB drive
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The MadgeTech installer options screen (shown right) will launch.
Choose the MadgeTech Soware option to install the MadgeTech 4 Standard Data Logging Soware.
Choose the Drivers and Third Party Tools option to install drivers and soware for use with USB interface cables and accessories.
The MadgeTech Legacy Soware Options oers installer options for older operating systems.
Click MadgeTech Soware to open the Install MadgeTech Soware options page. (shown right)
The MadgeTech 4 Soware requires the .Net 4.0 Framework to be installed on the intended PC. The Windows 8 and Windows 10 operating system comes with the 4.5 .Net Framework already installed. If the .Net 4.0 Framework has not been installed on the PC, click the Install .Net 4.0 Framework option and walk through the wizard installation steps.
Software Overview
(Note: If the .Net 4.0 Framework has already been installed and you attempt to run the Install .Net
4.0 Framework, a window asking to Repair or Remove the .Net 4.0 Framework will appear. It is recommended to select the Cancel button when this page appears.)
Aer the .Net 4.0 Framework installation has been conrmed, click the Install MadgeTech Soware option. Select English when prompted for a language
selection, then the Installation Wizard will walk through the installation steps to install the soware.
The following are examples of the installation windows:
When the Installation Complete screen appears, click Finish to exit the wizard and return to the autorun, then Exit at the bottom to close the autorun. The MadgeTech 4 Standard Soware is now installed on your PC.
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Software Overview
Installing the USB Interface Drivers
The USB interface drivers can easily be installed on the PC if they are not already available and running.
From the MadgeTech Installer Options page, click Drivers and Third Party Tools to open the MadgeTech Device Drivers and Third Party Tools page. (shown right)
The Install USB Interface Drivers options will install Windows device drivers for the MadgeTech USB interface cable.
(Note: The Install Tibbo Soware (Ethernet Device Server) option will install Tibbo Soware for the DS202 serial device server. Installing the Tibbo soware would be required with the use of an IFC110 and the MadgeTech 2 soware.)
Click Install USB Interface Drivers from the install screen.
The following dialog box will appear when the USB interface drivers have been successfully installed. (see below)
Starting the Software
To begin, launch the soware by simply double clicking the desktop icon, clicking the icon in the Quick Launch toolbar, or clicking the icon in the MadgeTech folder within All Programs in the Start Menu. Once the soware is open, the user can make any and all preference changes that are necessary.
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Shutting Down the Software
There are a few dierent ways to shut down the soware.
Shut Down: File Menu
If the current report has been saved, shutting down the soware by using the File menu will keep the report settings set during that session. If the current report has unsaved report settings or dataset, the soware will prompt the user to save before shutting down.
To shut down the soware using the le menu:
1. Click the File tab.
2. Click the Exit Application button in the bottom right corner of the menu.
Shut Down: X Button
If the current report has been saved, shutting down the soware by clicking the X button will keep the report settings set during that session. If the current report has unsaved report settings or dataset, the soware will prompt the user to save before shutting down.
To shut down the soware using the X button:
1. Click the X button in the top right hand corner of the soware screen.
Shut Down: Keyboard Shortcut
To shut down the soware using the keyboard shortcut:
1. Simultaneously press Alt+F4 on the keyboard.
2. If the current report has unsaved report settings or dataset, the soware will prompt
the user to save before shutting down.
Uninstalling the Software
Uninstalling the MadgeTech 4 Standard Soware is easy and can be done through the operating system on the user's computer.
To uninstall the MadgeTech soware:
1. Click the Start menu.
2. Navigate to and select Control Panel.
3. Navigate to and select Programs and Features to display a list of
programs currently installed. (shown right)
Use the scroll bar to locate MadgeTech 4 in the list. Then right-click the program within the list and select Uninstall. A message will appear.
(shown right)
Click Yes to uninstall the soware. Click No to keep the soware and cancel the action.
Programs and Features screen
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Software Overview
Graph Display Panel
Connected Devices and Files Panels
File
Database
Panel
Channels
Panel
Software Menus and Navigation
Each section of the soware will be explained briey in the following pages. Please refer to the soware help menu for more information or troubleshooting.
Minimize, Full Screen and Close option buttons
Help Button
Tab Options
Menu Bar
(Changes depending upon the selected tab)
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The File Menu
Within the rst upper le tab titled File, there are many dierent options that appear. Below is a brief description of every item.
• New: Creates a new blank report.
• Open: Opens a report saved outside the soware.
• Save: Saves the le to the le database.
• Save To: Saves reports as an MTFF le.
• Import Files: Imports les from locations outside of the soware.
• Import Folder: Imports folders from locations outside of the soware.
• Print: Prints the selected open report.
• Close: Closes the selected open report.
• Recent Documents: The side bar will show any recent documents that have
been opened or saved.
• Options: Many soware settings and defaults can be managed and edited
here.
• Exit Application: Closes the soware.
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File Tab
The Options Menu
The Options button, located at the bottom right section of the File tab, oers a variety of options that aect the appearance and default settings of the soware.
• Device: Change device settings of a logger in regards to calibration notications and importing engineering units from the
currently connected devices.
• Display: Edit the default settings when the soware opens.
• Page display allows the user to choose what measurement the page display can be: Inches, Millimeters or Centimeters.
• Viewing data allows the user to edit the time format and channel grouping.
• Cooling ags allows the user to choose the default cooling ags that can be displayed.
• The Layout section allows the user to edit the ability to minimize to the system tray, the overall soware color scheme,
and resetting the screen layout.
• File: Change how les are imported and where the preferences and le database are located.
• Reports: Customize default report properties.
• Alarm: Congure pre-dened comments when acknowledging alarms.
• Units: Change the default colors for the various unit types.
• Address Book: Manage the contacts within the soware.
• Email Settings: Manage the server address, port and
email authentication settings.
• Communications: Congure and display detected
interfaces.
• Reporting: Change the soware problem and usage
reporting preferences.
• Wireless: Congure the timeouts of wireless timeouts.
• Interop: Soware built using the Windows
Communication Foundation (WCF) can retrieve real time readings from data loggers connected to the MadgeTech 4 soware.
• Cloud: Login and manage MadgeTech Services Cloud account.
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The Device Menu
The Device tab, located at the top of the menu bar, contains all of the features for managing devices. Within this tab are four dierent sections: Control, Alarms, Information, and Wireless. Below is a list of commands and options found in the device
menu.
Custom Start - Start the selected device(s) using custom settings.
Quick Start - Start the selected device(s) using the current settings.
Real Time Start - Start the selected device(s) in real time mode.
Batch Start - Automatically start devices of the same type as they’re connected.
Stop - Stop the selected device(s).
Download - Download recorded data from the selected device(s).
Reset - Resets the selected device(s).
Workows - Manage device
automation workows.
Enable Cloud Monitoring - Enables the data logger to be connected through the Cloud Soware.
Disable Cloud Monitoring - Disconnects the data logger from the Cloud Soware.
View Cloud Data - View cloud data through a web browser.
Download Cloud Data - Download cloud data as a CSV le.
Manage Rules - Manage real time alarm rules.
Alarm Log - Displays alarm notication history.
Properties - View the properties and settings of the selected device.
Engineering Units - Manage engineering units.
Claim - Add the selected wireless device(s) to the network.
Release - Remove the selected wireless device(s) from the network.
Locate - Find or identify a wireless device with an audible alarm.
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The Report Menu
The Report tab, located at the top of the menu bar, contains all of the features and options for managing reports. Within this tab are ve dierent sections: Graph, Data Table, Statistics, Channels & Readings, and Report Options. Below is a list of commands and options found in the report menu.
Generate - Generates a graph based on the current report, or a blank graph if no report is open.
Select - Change the cursor function to select data points.
Fit to View - Zoom out to t all data in view.
Box Zoom - Change the cursor function to zoom in on a selected area.
Horizontal Zoom - Change the cursor function to zoom in on a selected length of time.
Vertical Zoom - Change the cursor function to zoom in on a selected unit range.
Set Scale - Set the scale of the graph.
Timeslice - Manage timeslice options.
Cooling Flags - Set annotations for
multiple temperature cooling points.
Value Lines - Horizontal lines that are xed for Minimum, Maximum & Average Line values.
Line Thickness - Changes the thickness of the value lines in the graph.
Line Color - Changes the color of the value lines in the graph.
Background Color - Changes the background color of the graph.
Generate - Generate a new grid based on the current report, or a blank grid if no report is open.
Device Properties - View the properties of the selected channel’s associated device.
Math Channels - Manage channels that generate values based on specied calculations.
Remove Channels - Remove the selected channel from the current report.
Add Annotation - Add a comment to the graph.
Unit - Change the unit for the selected channel.
Channel Grouping - Change how the channels are grouped; Serial Number, Device ID and Device name.
Report Properties - View details about the current report.
Lock Vertical Scale - Lock the vertical scale of the graph.
Enable Autoscroll - Allow the graph to automatically scroll along the time axis as real time data points are added.
Axis Positions - Change which side of the graph each axis is positioned.
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Generate - Generate a new statistics view based on the current report, or a blank view if no report is open.
Add/Remove - Manage custom statistic information.
Time Markers - Allows graphs to be displayed with cycle duration properties.
Export to Excel® - Copy the data of the current report to Microso Excel®.
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Screen Navigation
The MadgeTech 4 soware oers a display with nearly limitless report capabilities and customization features. Users now have the opportunity to arrange the display screen to suit specic needs such as size, placement, and information accessibility.
File Database
• The File Database panel contains several dierent folders where reports
can be saved or deleted. Users can also create new folders to help organize datasets and reports.
Channels Panel
• The Channels panel displays the dierent panels within the current open
report. If no report is open, the panel will be blank.
Connected Devices
• The Connected Devices panel displays a list of devices that are connected to
the PC or available through wireless transmission. A device in this panel must be selected in order to enable any device specic features.
File Database Panel Channels Panel
Files
• The Files panel displays the contents of the folder selected in the File
Database panel.
Users can toggle between the Files panel and Connected Devices panel depending on their intended use of the soware at that time.
On each of the panels header bar there is a downward pointing arrow icon and a pin icon. Clicking on the pin icon will cause the panel to auto hide and become a tab in the le margin. To view the contents when the panel is hidden, hover the mouse over the hidden panel’s header. A context menu is available with the following options:
• Float: This allows the selected panel to Float and can be moved anywhere
on the screen. A panel can also oat by clicking on its header, holding and dragging it anywhere on the screen, then releasing it. (shown below)
• Dock: This option locks the selected panel in its original position.
• Dock As Document: This option adds a panel to the report tab group.
• Auto Hide: This option hides the panel so only the header is visible.
• Close: This option closes the panel.
Connected Devices Panel
Files Panel
Hovering over the pin icon will
allow the panel to be hidden
Hovering over the arrow icon will
show a variety of options
Floating Datasets Panel
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Hovering over a hidden panel will display the contents of that panel.
Note: the pin icon now points to the le.
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Rearranging Panels
In addition to the hiding and oating panel options, panels can also be manually rearranged to meet user preferences.
To rearrange a panel:
1. Click and hold the header of the panel.
2. Move the mouse in the direction of where the panel’s new location will be. A highlighted blue
section will move with the mouse to act as a preview for the panel. Continue to move the mouse until the following screen appears.
Move the mouse to the desired option, then release the mouse. The top option will place the selected panel above the panel in which the image appeared in. The right option will place the selected panel to the right of that panel, the le option will place the selected panel to the le of that panel, the bottom option will place the selected panel below that panel, and the center option will place the selected panel on top of that panel. (Note: Not all panels support the center option.) Below are sample screens of the steps to rearrange the Channels panel. Now the Channels panel is above the chart window instead of to the le as it was originally.
Optional Placement of the panels
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Restoring Default Windows
The soware has an easy way to restore the panels of the soware to the default screen layout.
To restore default windows:
1. Click the File tab and then click Options.
2. Click the Display tab.
3. Scroll to the bottom and select Reset screen layout. The soware will display a prompt to conrm the request. Select Yes.
4. It will return to the options panel, select OK to apply the changes. Any unsaved data will also be prompted by the soware to be saved.
5. If the report is open and has not been saved, the reset screen layout will not be applied.
The Help Menu
The MadgeTech 4 soware oers a comprehensive help menu to answer any questions encountered while using the MadgeTech soware. Users have the ability to search directly using key words or utilize the pre-formulated categories to navigate and nd a solution to the problem at hand.
• Using the contents portion of the help menu, there are
various sections that cover the most common topics.
• MadgeTech 4 Help
• Working with devices
• Managing reports
• Managing folders
• Working with data
• Using MadgeTech Cloud Services
• Appearance
• Troubleshooting
• The index portion of the help menu allows
searching for one word.
• The search option of the help menu allows the user to
insert a question or phrase.
For more details about the help section, refer to Managing Data, Folders and Reports, Maintenance, and Troubleshooting sections of the manual.
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Working With Devices
In the MadgeTech 4 Soware, data can be viewed in graphical or tabular formats as well as summary and statistics views, which are available for further analysis. The soware features exporting to Microso Excel®, data annotation, digital calibration and more. By transitioning information seamlessly from MadgeTech 2 to MadgeTech 4 (CSV les only), users can view their data like never before.
Connecting and Disconnecting a Device
Each data logger must be connected to the PC to allow communication with the device. The MadgeTech wireless data logger series can communicate wirelessly using a MadgeTech transceiver. (sold separately)
The following steps should be used for connecting and disconnecting data loggers using the appropriate interface cable for that device.
To connect a device:
1. Plug the interface cable into an available COM or USB port on the computer.
2. Plug the stereo jack end of the interface cable into the device, or insert the data logger into the interface docking station.
(Note: The connection from the interface cable to the data logger varies depending on the interface cable and data logger being used.)
3. Once the data logger is connected to the PC, it will appear in the Connected devices panel.
To disconnect a device:
1. Unplug the stereo plug end of the interface cable from the data logger, or remove the data logger from the interface docking station. (Note: Do not disconnect the data logger while device settings are being applied.)
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Start a Device
When starting a device to record data, several options and start methods are available. Start settings can be specied before deploying the device. Choose Custom Start to select or modify logging options or the devices can be started using the current settings by selecting either Real Time Start or Batch Start. The Real Time Start option allows the devices to report readings back to the central PC instantly. The Batch Start option allows devices of the same model to be programmed with the same custom start settings.
Multiple devices can be selected by holding the Ctrl or Shi key, selecting additional devices, or pressing the arrow keys. However, the devices selected must all be the same model in order for the start options to become available.
Custom Start
When starting a device using custom settings, the user can specify when the device starts by choosing to start immediately or having a delayed start and then a reading interval, which will vary depending on the device and application. Additional options, such as the stop method and enabling memory wraparound, (overwriting the internal memory when the reading capacity is reached) are available depending on the properties of the selected device. (shown right)
Immediate Start
To start a device using custom settings for an immediate start:
1. In the Connected devices panel, select the device to start. The device should be highlighted.
2. On the Device tab, in the Control group, click Custom Start. Users can also right-click on the device and select Start, then Custom Start in the context menu.
3. Specify all desired settings.
4. Click Start.
5. When the device has been started, the status in the Connected devices panel will read Running.
Manual and Delay Start
Depending on the device, the user can manually start a data logger or perform a delayed start using the Custom Start option.
Manual Start A data logger with the manual start function needs to be programmed in order for a Manual Start to be performed.
To manually start a device:
1. In the Connected devices panel, select the device. Conrm that the intended device is highlighted.
2. On the Device tab, in the Control group, click Custom Start. Users can also right-click on the device and select Start, and then
Custom Start in the context menu.
3. Under the Start method section within the Start device screen, select the Manual radio button.
4. Choose any additional necessary start settings (such as reading interval, memory wraparound, stop method, etc.).
5. Click the Start button. The Start device box will close and the status column in the Connected devices panel will read, Waiting for manual start.
6. To begin recording, please refer to the manual start method in the product information card provided with the device.
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Delay Start When using the Delay Start method, the user can decide when the data logger will begin recording by setting a time in the
Custom Start window. This method does not require the user to be present to start the device, as it will automatically start at the selected time.
To Delay Start a device:
1. In the Connected devices panel, select the intended device. Conrm that the intended device is highlighted.
2. On the Device tab, in the Control group, click Custom Start. Users can also right-click on the device and select Start, and then
Custom Start in the context menu.
3. Under the Start method section within the Start device screen, select the Delay radio button.
4. Click the dropdown menu beside the Delay radio button and choose the intended start date and time.
5. Choose any other necessary start settings (such as reading interval, memory wraparound, stop method, etc.)
6. Click the Start button.
7. The status column in the Connected devices panel will read Waiting to start.
8. Once the selected start time has passed, click the Refresh Devices button if the device does not appear. (Note: A wireless device will
update on its own, otherwise the duration of the refresh will be long.)
9. The status column in the Connected devices panel will read Running.
Quick Start
When a device is started using the Quick Start option, it will start immediately using the most recent Custom Start settings. It is important to make sure that the selected devices are properly congured before using Quick Start.
To Quick Start a device:
1. In the Connected Devices panel, select the intended device. Conrm that the intended device is highlighted.
2. On the Device tab, in the Control group, click Quick Start. Users can also right-click on the device and select Start, then Quick
Start in the context menu.
3. When the device has properly been started, its status in the Connected devices panel will read Running.
Real Time Start
When a device is started in Real Time, reading data is transferred directly to the soware in the form of a dataset and stored in the soware's internal database. The data can be viewed as a report at any time and will automatically update as new readings are received.
Wireless and non-wireless devices function dierently when started in Real Time.
To start a device in Real Time:
1. In the Connected devices panel, select the intended device. Conrm that the intended device is highlighted.
2. On the Device tab, in the Control group, click Real Time Start. Users can also right-click on the device and select Start, and then Real Time Start in the context menu.
3. Specify device start and stop preferences, as well as the reading interval in the Parameters tab. Alarm rules can be congured in the Alarm Rules tab. (shown right) (Note: For more information about
adding, changing or removing alarm rules, please refer to the Alarms section of this manual.)
4. Click Start button.
5. If Display a graph when Real Time logging begins is checked in the Display tab of the Options dialog, a graph will automatically appear containing the real time data of the devices selected.
6. When the device has properly been started its status in the Connected devices panel will read Real Time.
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A device can also be started in Real Time when it is already running:
Under certain conditions a device can be started in Real Time when it is already running, if it is not a wireless device. The device must be physically plugged into the computer, wraparound must be disabled and the reading interval must be 2 seconds or slower.
1. In the Connected devices panel, select the Running device requiring a Real Time start option. Its status will read Running.
2. In the Device tab, in the Control group, click Real Time Start. (Note: The status will now read Real Time.)
3. In order to stop the device, Stop must be clicked twice.
Batch Start
When using the Batch Start option, one device is programmed and will specify the settings that other similar devices will use. Selecting multiple devices before beginning a batch start is not required. (Note: Only devices of the same model and rmware can be Batch
Started together.)
A Batch Start is useful when a user has many duplicate or same model devices that need to be started with the same settings. The Batch Start option allows the user to start all of the devices with the push of one button, instead of individually changing the settings and starting each device individually, saving valuable time and eort.
The Batch Start will have the same start device settings screen as the Custom Start option. Additionally, aer the Start button is clicked, a Batch Start Log dialog box will appear to inform the user when each device is starting and when it actually has been started. (shown right)
To begin a Batch Start:
1. In the Connected devices panel, select the intended device to be used as a basis for the Batch Start.
2. On the Device tab, in the Control group, click Batch Start. Users can also right-click on the device and select Start, then Batch Start in the context
menu.
3. Congure settings and start the device that is plugged in by clicking Start.
4. Remove the rst data logger from the docking station, then place the next data logger into the docking station. When the devices have properly been started their status in the Connected devices panel will read Running. Repeat this step until all of the intended devices have been started.
Any devices plugged into the PC that are the same model as the device used to congure the Batch Start will automatically start. Each device shown as Started or Waiting to Start can then be unplugged.
The device will begin recording data once it has been started. Depending on the stop method selected, the device will continue to collect data until manually stopped, it reaches memory capacity or it has reached the stop parameters chosen by the user. Once the device has been stopped, the data collected can be downloaded into a dataset and used to generate any type of report.
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Stop a Device
When devices are currently recording data, running in Real Time, or waiting to start, users can choose to stop recording. Devices that are stopped will no longer record data until congured to start again. The stop methods available will vary by model, but can include: Manual Stop, Automatic Stop, and Readings Stop. These stop methods are designated when the device is started.
Multiple devices can be selected to stop by holding the Ctrl or Shi key and either selecting additional devices or pressing the arrow keys. All of the devices that have been selected will be highlighted in the Connected devices panel.
Manual Stop
The Manual stop option is convenient and easy to set up. There is no information that needs to be entered in comparison to the Automatic or Readings Stop methods. Manual stop is always available even when other stop methods are selected at startup.
To congure Manual Stop during startup:
1. In the Custom Start box, select the Manual radio button under the Stop Method section.
To manually stop a device:
1. In the Connected devices panel, select the intended device to stop.
2. On the Device tab, in the Control group, click Stop. Users can also right-click on the device and select Stop in the context menu. (Note: With 101A data loggers, the Manual Stop option can enable a pushbutton stop if the Manual Start option is also selected.)
If a device is both recording data and running in Real Time, Stop must be clicked twice in order to stop the device. Clicking Stop once will only stop the Real Time recording, selecting Stop the second time will stop the data from recording.
Automatic Stop
The Automatic Stop method is time dependent. Users can set a future point in time, to stop a logger from recording. The user does not need to manually stop the device, as it will stop automatically.
To congure the Automatic Stop method:
1. In the Custom Start box, select the Automatic radio button under the Stop Method section.
2. In the dropdown menu next to the Automatic radio button, select the time when the device should stop recording.
3. To conrm the device has stopped recording, click the Refresh Devices button in the Connected devices panel. Now the sta- tus column in the Connected devices panel will read Stopped.
Readings Stop Method
The Readings Stop method is dependent on the number of readings the device records. For example, if the duration of 20 is entered into the readings text box, the device will stop recording once it records 20 readings.
To congure the Readings Stop Method:
1. In the Custom devices box, select the Readings radio button under the Stop Method section.
2. In the text box next to the Readings radio button, enter the number of readings the data logger should record
before stopping.
3. To conrm the number of readings have been recorded, click the Refresh Devices button in the Connected devices panel.
4. Now the status column in the Connected devices panel will read Stopped and the number of readings listed in the Readings column will match what was entered in the Start device box.
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Downloading Data
When the data logger is recording data, it stores the readings in its internal memory. To view the data, it must be downloaded from the device and viewed as a graph, a data table, or statistics report in the MadgeTech soware. Downloaded data will remain stored on the device until the device is reset or restarted. (Note: The MadgeTech Soware will not download the same data more than once.)
Download Data from a Device
To download data from a device:
1. In the Connected devices panel, select the intended device to download data from.
2. On the Device tab, in the Control group, click Download. Users can also right-click the device and select Download in the
context menu.
Automatically Display Reports of Data that have just been Downloaded
The user can also choose to have reports automatically appear to display data that have just been downloaded.
To congure the appearance of reports:
1. Click the File tab, then click Options.
2. From the Options screen, click Display.
3. In the Viewing Data section, select the check box next to each report type
the user wants to automatically open when data is downloaded from a device.
Download While Recording
Certain devices have the ability to download data in the soware while recording. The reading interval must be 2 seconds or slower, and the memory wraparound must be disabled.
To download data while the device is still recording:
1. In the Connected devices panel, select the intended device to download data from. Conrm the intended device has been selected by making sure the device is highlighted.
2. On the Device tab, in the Control group, click Download. To the right is an example of the following dialog box that will appear, asking to stop the device from recording.
3. Click Yes to stop the data logger and download the data. Click No to download the data and have the data logger continue to record. Click Cancel to neither stop the device nor download any data.
Reset a Device
When the data stored in a device is no longer needed or resetting the status of alarms and triggers is required, the device can be reset. If the device is currently recording, it will stop before resetting. Once a device is reset, the stored reading data cannot be recovered, so always conrm that all data is downloaded and saved before resetting the device.
To reset a device:
1. In the Connected devices panel, select the intended device to reset.
2. On the Device tab, in the Control group, click Reset. Users can also right-click the device and select Reset in the context menu.
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Workflows
The Workows feature allows the user to automate tasks to eiciently download data, create reports and more. A Workow is a saved set of instructions that tell the soware to perform tasks when specied conditions are met. Workows can be scheduled to run at specic dates and times or when specic data loggers are connected to the PC. (Note: The MadgeTech Soware must be running for a
scheduled Workow to execute.)
Adding a Workflow
To add a workow to the soware:
1. On the Device tab, in the Control group, click the Workows icon.
2. Select New on the right hand side of the window, and do the following:
a. Enter a name in the Name box b. Select the conditions that need to be met before the actions occur. c. Select which actions will occur.
3. Click Ok.
Changing a Workflow
To change a workow in the soware:
1. On the Device tab, in the Control group, click the Workows icon.
2. Select the intended workow to change. (Note: A workow must be disabled before
it can be edited)
3. Click Properties and change the workow to t the desired preferences.
4. Click Ok.
Disabling a Workflow
To toggle whether a workow is enabled or disabled in the soware:
1. On the Device tab, in the Control group, click the Workows icon.
2. Select the intended workow to enable or disable.
3. Click Enable or Disable, depending on the current status of the workow.
Duplicating a Workflow
To duplicate a workow:
1. On the Device tab, in the Control group, click the Workows icon.
2. Select the intended workow to duplicate.
3. Click Duplicate. In the box that appears, change the workow settings to t desired preferences.
4. Click Ok.
Manually Running a Workflow
When a workow needs to be performed prior to meeting the condition requirements that were set, a workow can be run manually.
To manually run a workow in the soware:
1. On the Device tab, in the Control group, click the Workows icon.
2. Select the intended workow to manually run. (Note: A workow must be enabled and not already running before it can be manually run.)
3. Click Run.
Deleting a Workflow
To delete a workow:
1. On the Device tab, in the Control group, click the Workows icon.
2. Select the intended workow to remove and select Delete.
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